Be a holiday angel to a local senior citizen in need by participating in the Forsyth County Senior Services 2016 Holiday Gift Angels Program. “The Holiday Gift Angels Program is a joy for Forsyth County Seniors every year,” said Senior Services Director Ruthie Brew. “A gift from a stranger shows that they are thought of and appreciated during the holiday season.”Being a holiday angel is simple. Click Read More.

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation received the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) District 7 Agency of the Year Award during the District 7 banquet on Wednesday, October 26. The award was presented to three population groups within the district, with Forsyth County falling into the largest population category – 50,001 and over.

With Lisa Michelle's Happy Tails you will have no worries about your pets while you are away. Our motto is "Pets need a vacation too". With over 12 years professional experience, Michelle has worked alongside top trainers, veterinarians, groomers, and also in many boarding facilities. With no breed restrictions, you may find her with a bearded dragon, a litter of kittens or a 150lb Pit Bull. She is also willing to visit your home to care for your pets or to invite your fur babies into hers. Say no to over crowded and over priced kennels, and say yes to your pets vacation at Lisa Michelle's Happy Tails. She is experienced in handling large aggressive breed canines, also certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Book your reservation today at Lisa Michelle's Happy Tails. 470-281-1114 or 470-272-3893 My e-mail address is: [email protected]Click Read More to see pictures.

Jerry is a forsyth county resident that has been doing handyman work for many years. His talents include landscaping, carpentry, tile, painting, electrical, plumbing and all the jobs to keep your house in good repair and looking good. Jerry will come by look at your needs and make some suggestions. His prices are fair and honest. Give him a call at 678-552-3177.

He recently completed a kitchen remodel. He took out walls, installed new cabinets, countertops and floor. Then trim and paint. He and his helper John can do almost any type of work. Click 'Read More' to see pictures of their work.

The Forsyth County Fire Department invites all local third-grade students to display their artistic talents by participating in the sixth annual Forsyth County Fire Safety Poster Contest. “One of the Fire Department’s goals is to prevent incidents from occurring, through our public education efforts,” said Fire Chief Danny Bowman. “Our annual Fire Safety Poster Contest is one way we work toward that goal – by engaging our community’s youngsters and educating them on the importance of fire safety.”

Johns Creek is to remain polluted by EPA standards for the time being. Previously it was reported that engineering reports before and after the construction show 546 cubic yards of polluted construction silt runoff. The EPA has inspected the site with county engineering and seen the pollution first hand.

The owner of the property, has stated he will not allow the clean up of polluted silt to be removed from the wet lands around the springs.

The Johns Creek springs and lake pollution story we ran a few weeks ago has had a major change. The residents of the lake kept on it and finally got some relief.

The lake residents had contacted the Georgia EPD for advice on the lake siltation issue and was told that they would send someone out to take a look at the situation in a week or two. To their surprise yesterday morning three pick-up trucks came down the lake access road. Georgia EPD, Forsyth County, and KM Homes Contractor arrived to do a site inspection.

Looking for a way to get fit or stay fit this winter? If so, consider taking part in Forsyth County Parks and Recreation’s 1-month Get Fit Forsyth program. The program is open to ages 18 and up, and participants will receive a 1-month FitPlus pass to Forsyth County’s recreation centers as well as weekly challenges and encouragement. Registration is underway now at the recreation centers, continuing through January 18. The program will take place January 18 – February 19.

KM Homes has a zoning condition to remove a foot of silt from a 6 acre lake at the headwaters of Johns Creek after constructing a subdivision on Brookwood Road. The subdivision, Arbor Chase, has just been completed and the developers went to the commissioners to let them out of the cleaning. The silt cleaning had to be bonded and measured by certified engineers. The engineers reported several dump trucks of silt has washed into the lake. The job was bonded and would require no money from the owner of the lake. And it has to be cleaned up and restored to it's natural condition. So why does the owner of the lake not want it cleaned up?

Maria Fundora, owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, presented United Way of Forsyth County with a check for $1000. The donation was part of the recent United We Dine event held at Casa Nuova, located at 5670 Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta. “We are thrilled to present this check to United Way of Forsyth County and thank our patrons for their support,” Fundora stated when presenting the check.

Pinecrest Academy’s Upper School Principal, Dr. Ed Lindekugel, was invited to speak at the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) annual conference on November 2, 2015. ​The conference​ was attended by over 1,200 educators from all over the State of Georgia. Dr. John Rosemond and Dr. Tony Wagner, keynote speakers, discussed technology innovations in education and parenting practices.